2022 prequel film in the "Predator" franchise (4)

I believe the answer is:

prey

(Other definitions for prey that I've seen before include "Animal hunted by another for food" , "Quarry, fair game" , "Animal hunted or caught for food" , "Animal sought as food" , "Hunted creature" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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